EX-CELTIC winger Paddy McCourt has signed for League of Ireland Premier Division outfit Finn Harps, the club has announced. 

The Northern Ireland international spent five years with the Hoops from 2008 until 2013, scoring 10 goals while at Parkhead.

He is expected to make his bow for the Donegal club in Friday's season opener against Cork City.

The 33-year-old terminated his contract with Glenavon in December midway through a one-year deal and also spent time with Barnsley, Brighton, Notts County and Luton Town since leaving the Hoops.

"Paddy is an experienced player who we hope will be big asset to us for what is going to be a very tough season," said manager Ollie Horgan.

"At home he has played with top Premier teams like Shamrock Rovers and Derry City before going to Celtic, which is a huge achievement, and won Scottish League and Cup titles.

"He has come in late so it will take him a little time to get to know the lads.

"He has that natural ability to make things happen and we will need him to produce that quality because we are going to be up against well-organised defences in this division."